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Instructional Designer Jobs in EdTech

Instructional Designers are the architects of learning. In EdTech, you'll be designing the digital courses, interactive lessons, and learning experiences that students and professionals actually use every day. It's one of the most in-demand roles across K-12, Higher Ed, and Corporate learning platforms.

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What you'll do

As an Instructional Designer at an EdTech company, you'll typically be responsible for designing and developing online courses and learning modules, working with subject matter experts to translate complex content into engaging lessons, applying learning frameworks like ADDIE or SAM, and using authoring tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, or Adobe Captivate.

Skills you'll need

Experience with eLearning authoring tools (Articulate, Captivate)
Understanding of instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, Bloom's Taxonomy)
Strong writing and communication skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with SMEs, PMs, and engineers
Bonus: video production, UX design, or LMS administration experience

Salary

Instructional Designers in EdTech typically earn between $60,000 and $95,000 in the US, with senior and lead roles reaching $110,000+. Corporate EdTech tends to pay at the higher end of the range.

Career path

Instructional Designer → Senior Instructional Designer → Lead ID / Curriculum Manager → Director of Learning Design

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